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""'?'-.;-.;<-v':T>-'v?Vii^?!' VOL. 84 (MCH? tympapR Itt ?m?h EDGEFIELD, S. C*v WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1920 No. 17 m JOHNSTON LETTER. I Death of Mrs. Coleman. Beau tiful Reception by Mrs. Eidson. Emily Geiger Chapter Met. In compliance with the request of Gov. Cooper, the pastors of the churches here on Sunday, July 4, preached on "Some of the Great Needs of our Country." At the Bap tist church Rev. Brooke used as his text "Blessed is that nation whose God is the Lord, and the people , whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance." He preached.a most practical sermon, dividing his dis course in subject heads, some of which he clearly showed the wisdom and again the folly thereof. While visiting in New York Mrs. Octavia Rushton was married to Mr. Pender of the Philippine Isles, he having a government position there. They will make their home here for a time, at least. Mrs. J. Howard Payne and Mar garet Heien, Mrs. Wallace Turner and little Wallace, and Miss Hallie White are at home from a visit to Mrs. George Galphin at Ninety Six. Rev. W. S. Brooke has gone to Richmond, Va., to be with his wife, who is at St. Luke's hospital under treatment. The last of the week she -? . will undergo an operation. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Richardson are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Lott. It has been some time since theyhave visited here and everyone is delighted to see them again Mr. John Suber spent the week end in Columbia with his sister, Mrs. , Davis. . Mrs. Joe Cox gave a lovely party ? in honor of her little niece, Margaret Youmans on Friday afternoon. The large lawn was the scene of the pleasure and everyone had a happy j pr^n?Se^ before the party ended. j Mrs. J. D. Bartley is at home from ] the University Hospital where she ] was under treatment. -, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kneece and children spent the week-end in the 3 home of Mr. M. W. Clark. ? In the death of Mrs. Mamie Ware ] Coleman, the widow of Mr William Lee Coleman, which occurred Mon- < . day last about two o'clock, the town and community lost one of its most ( noble and esteemed women. *l For the past several years she has ] been a great sufferer and for about i four years had to use a rolling chair. About two months ago she suffered \ a stroke of paralysis and for a few j weeks before her death was in a ; semi conscious state. Every available ? remedy for her comfort was sought : and the loving care of her daughter, ? Mrs. Bartow Walsh was beautiful to , see. Mrs. Coleman was a woman of great strength of character and was always identified with every endeavor that meant for the good, the uplift of the town. Even in her affliction, when she was always suffering, it h?lped one to visit her, ever cheerful and bright, she made her visitors realize what Christian faith would do. Mrs. Coleman was a great church worker, as long as she was permitted tc attend the services, and when she could not go, on all occasions of of ferings and special collections, she never failed to send a generous con tribution. She was greatly interested in the cause of education and con tributed much here. A room of G. W. C. is furnished in memory of her daughter, Miss Marie Clarke Cole man, an honor graduate, and a med al given in art there in her memory. Mrs. Coleman was a woman in whose breast the patriotic fires, burn ed brightly. She was an ardent member of the D. of C., and the last occasion on which she mingled with her friends vwas January 19th, Lee and Jackson Day" when she entertained the vet erans arfd'D. of C., in celebration of the day. Mrs./Coleman was widely connect ed and was Miss Mamie Ware of Greenville and the only surviving one of a large family. This happy un ion was blessed with four children, Mr. William Ware Coleman and Miss Marie Clarke Coleman, who died a few years ago, and Mrs. Bartow Walsh and Mr. Garland Coleman. The funeral services were con ducted on Tuesday afternoon at 6 I o'clock in the home and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. The services were conducted by Dr. W. S. Dorsett, a former pas tor and Rev. W. S. Brooke. A beau tiful tribute was paid her memory. "Goodnight, but not Goodbye" was sung and the body was carried to the MU, of Olives cemetery where it was tenderly laid to rest beside the grave of her beloved husband. The grave was literally covered with flowers. The pall bearers were Messrs. W. E. and James LaGrone, J. P. Hoyt, M. R. Wright, Wilmot Ouzts, Earl Smith, J. C. Lewis and J. H. White. Mr. W. J. Hatcher went to Flint, Michigan last week to get a supply of cars. He was accompanied by sev eral who will drive the cars back, these being Messrs. Philemon Wa ters, Samuel Watson, Staunton Lott, George Hardy and W. M. Wright. The party will visit several points of j interest on the trip. Mrs.. Huiet Waters and little George and Miss Mary Waters are at home from a visit to Mrs. David Phillips at Springfield. Miss Fulton of Danville, Va., is visiting in the home of Rev. W. S. Brooke. Mrs. S. G. Mobley is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Eugene McAlpine at Hartsville. Rev. and Mrs. Sauls are guests of the latter's sister, Mrs. Joe Wright. Mrs. Henry Woodward and child ren and visiting Mrs. Clarence Woodward. /-Mr.' Gall, who has served here in the capacity of depot agent has ac cepted the position of cashier in the Leesville Bank and will soon enter apon his duties there. Miss Floride Rudd of Greenwood,, md Miss Hattie M Sidson in honor of her niece, Mrs. Luther S. Wright, a bride of a few .veeks. The home was artistically deco rated in cut flowers and ferns, a col ar scheme of pink and white being prettily carried out. A large number of guests came luring the hours to call. The guests were cordially wel :omed by Misses Eva Rushton and Clara Sawyer, and were served punch by Misses Bettie Waters and Leone Gall. The receiving line, which was in the parlor was composed of the hos tess and honoree, Mrs. M. Kate Barre and Miss Hettie Barre, mother and sister of the honoree, Miss Flo ride Rudd of Greenwood, Miss Hat tie Rushton of Columbia, Mrs. M. P. C. Youmans of Fairfax, Misses Fran ces andt-Thelma Bland of Vidalia, Georgia. The guests were introduced to the receiving line by Miss Jessie Rush ton an Mrs. C. P. Corn. Mrs. W. P. Rushton presided over the registrar in the living room, be ing assisted by Mrs. Herbert Eidson and Mrs. John Wright. Mrs. M. R. Wright directed all to the dining room, where, from a lovely lace cov ered table with a centrepiece of a large basket of pink roses, block cream in pink and white was cut by J Misses Sue Smith and Maude Saw yer. Bride's cake was served with this. Those serving were Mesdames W. T. Culbreath, A. L. Eidson, M. W. Crouch, W. G. Templton, J. W. Cox and Miss Ray Scott. In the rear hallway sweet music added to the occasion, this being by Mrs.L. S. Maxwell and Miss Gladys Sawyer. Everyone greatly enjoyed the af- j fair. On Saturday afternoon, Mrs. J. H. White had arranged a reception for Charleston and to this was invited Misses Mary and Louisa Poppenheim, the officers of all the organizations] and societies of the town. Owing to sickness the honor guests could not come for the visit to their cousin, MisssBouknight, so all were deprived of the great pleasure of meeting again these charming wo men. The affair was held from 6 to 7 o'clock and there was a pleasant] meeting together ?f the ladies dur-1 ' Death of Mr. Hugh Shaw. \ Tuesday morning, June 29, Dr, Hugh Shaw died at his home several miles below Ropers at the old Shaw homestead where he was born and spent most of his life. Until advanc ing years bore heavily upon him Dr* Shaw engaged actively in the prac; tice of medicine, healing the diseases and releiving the suffering of th? people of his and adjoining commu nities. He was well equipped for hisj profession by training and then too> in the earlier years of his practice he was associated with his distill?; guished father who before him was { Shining light and a distinct honor ti ; the medical profession. Dr. Shaw is survived by his wiffir one son, Mr. J. B. Shaw, one daught^ er, Mrs. L. M. Carter and one sister/,; Mrs. T. L. Harley. The funeral was* conducted Wednesday morning at Sweetwater church by the pastojr^ Rev. Mr. Thayer. The following sert ed as pallbearers, J. W. Munday, M M. Gardner, W. A. Stephens, J. m McClain, F. B. Barker, arid Dr. "Vf? H. Mathis. What To Do When Billions. J Eat no meats and lightly of othir food. Take three of Chamberlain's Tablets to cleanse out your stoma fi and tone up your liver. Do this aid within a day or two you should" e feeling fine. ing this time. This being the four h a ijeading on the "4th of July" w s given and the Star Spangled Bann r sung. Favors of flag picture cars were given. An enjoyable salid course was served. Mr. Mason Burnette has gone jo St. Louis to take a special cours? n his line of work, this being given h n by the Ford Company. Miss Louise Boyd is visithjg Mrs. W. J. Hatcher is'in Green for the summer conference. The Emily Geiger chapter held its last meeting with Miss Bettie Wa ters on Monday af;ernoon, and Mrs P. N. Lott, vice regent, conducted the meeting in thi absence of Mrs. W. F. Scott. The chief busiiess was in contrib uting to the awimg fund for Conti nental Hall, to/Georgetown School and the De la trre children. The year top was discussed, the chief suggestion being "The spirit of the women of he Revolution" and "Education," 'Religious views and churches of ie Revolutionary pe riod." The ?apter will order th'e printed formio use for year books. Officers el/ted for the coming year were R^ent, Miss Zena Payne; 1st vice reg*, Mrs. P. N. Lott; 2nd vice regent Ars. M. R. Wright; Re cording sectary, Miss Bettie Wa ters; Corrionding secretary, Mrs. J. H. Whii Treasurer,- Mrs. J. W. Browne; Ristrar, Mrs. J. Neil Lott; Auditor, ?. B. T. Boatwright. The retng regent had served the term of ?e two years. The priam was in charge of Mrs. O. D. Blaand was very interesting, Miss BetiWaters giving a good pa per on ]e debt of the Revolution and Soi Carolina's part.". Music closed tiprogram. The less served a dainty ice course. I Mrs. J. Gall has gone to Char lotte, ll, to visit relatives. Mr. de Mobley is enjoying a wester ip, going as far as Cali fornia Mrs P. C. Youmans has gone to Alaba ;o spend some time. Mr illie Yonce and children have m visiting Mrs. M. W. Crou Til vas a deluge of rain and a heav e with some hail on Sunday lafte: between 6 and 7 o'clock. Man ices were blown down and limt m the trees twisted off by I the , and small trees uprooted. Muuit was beaten from the tret >. ( onday morning while Mr. Jouster, chief of police was su per the clearing of the streets fro; results of the storm, he cai contactswith a live wire that ha rge limb on it, and was se ve ocked, being unconscious for lab If an hour. . t< u; pi I h? \v til o? ,C< la St an .te: thi ou th? rig tw Co spe the the diti Sta eve wi! I the see kim do thai S thei caus er i The; ligio ous do r may cond such Colh true ble : Chris Why We Should Have State Colleges. (Paper read by Miss Janice Morgan before the Woman's Missionary So ciety of the Baptist church.) It would be a difficult proposition indeed, to do this subject justice^-I shall merely tell a very little of what I have learned of State Colleges, from observation and experience, try Ung to show through this discussion why we should have State Colleges. It has been said that the aim of education is to make one "socially ^efficient." I take this phrase, "social ly efficient" to mean well trained and developed up to the notch, phy sically, mentally, morally and relig iously. You know our state has at .heart the very best for people, and J?s doing all in its pc ver to provide a better means of ed icating its peo ple-for only with "socially efficient" individuals, each man and woman, can we have a "socially efficient" state. Hence, our State Colleges. These institutions of learning make education possible to both rich and poor. There are numbers and num bers of ambitious boys and girls in the state, (and of course, what I say pf this state applies in most cases to other states, too) who, when they have finished high school, long to go to college,' and better fit themselves to become citizens and do "worth while" things for their state. But the parents of these boys and girls are not financially able to send them to college. But there is something the boy or girl may do. He or she may stand the entrance or scholarship ex amination to the State Colleges. Some boys and girls are bound to get scholarships, either state or one of th? various others offered. Of course you will understand that the state gives as many scholarships to each ?j?unty as it has representatives, leg islators. If they, do. not, receive one ? rjreat per cent of the boys and girls, some of whom become our greatest ind most useful citizens, are enabled ;o get an education when had it not >een for the State Colleges they vould have remained uneducated, ^.nd could, our state ever attain "so ial efficiency?" Looking at this question from an ntirely different point of view. The tate appropriates funds for the es ablishment of such institutions as de penitentiary, jails, asylums, hos itals, homes for the feeble minded, tc. Then, are the repesentatives of ur state government going to pro ide for such institutions as these, ) the neglect of the highest form of plift and improvement of our peo le-"education?" Surely not! Then say let us have State Colleges. Per ips of we had more such colleges e should not need so many institu Dns as those mentioned above. One ! the greatest advantages of a State ?llege is, that it is backed by our w makers and representatives. Our ate Colleges each have a strong d able body of trustees to look af r the affairs of the college. But ey also have the representatives of r goverment behind them to direct ?m and see that "things are going ;ht," so to speak. Every year or 0 our legislators visit our State lieges. They eat with us, they in ict the rooms in our dormitories, ?y inspect the other buildings on 1 campus and even see to the con ions of everything at the farm. A te College must be up-to-date in ry way, or something must, and I be changed t is the duty, and I believe it is purpose of our government to to it that its people have the right i of educational facilities, and I not know of any better method i through our State Colleges, ome people object to sending r children to State Colleges be se they say, there , is not the prop religious environment, they say. y do not receive the proper re 'us training, in short, the religi side of their life is neglected. I tot know why people say this. It be because they are ignorant of itions there, but I do know that a thing is untrue. At our State ige for girls, (and I believe it is at others as well,) every possi means is taken of emphasizing ci Ei se d? th Hi Cl of $1 mi As tn Mi pie ty da; pai wil ma 1 Mn Mis Byr witl Mr. that fav( the do i Mr. in v corn Fe OV? stianity, and its importance and 17-7-2 [the need^of Christian work. We have a Y. W. C. A. secretary who boards in the college. She, with a number of the strongest girls from the student body form the executive board of the association. Last year our Y. W. C. A. had a membership of about one thousand. This association does won derful work. We support a mission ary in China and beginning with next year we (rather they) will sup port a Chinese girl for four years at her college, a new girl coming every four years. We contribute to various missions, drives, etc. Understand, this is merely to give you an idea of the religious environment at a State .College. A year or two ago I heard a min ister preach a sermon on why you should send your children to denomi national colleges. He said much of the conditions existing at State Col leges, but I could not agree with him for I knew differently in many in stances. I felt that he should have "thought twice before he spoke." Of course, I believe in being loyal to your own denomination, but you can certainly do that at a State College. It seems to me * ri is broadening, greatly so, to be thrown with people of various denomination. We being thrown with people of "almost every rank and religion, get a bigger, broad er vision of the peoples and religions of our country. Our eyes are also opened to many-needs, and various ways in which we may help to meet these needs. At the same time, we may be loyal to our own church. At my Alma Mater, Winthrop College, itthas been arranged so that the girls are free every Sunday morning, to attend any Sunday school ar preach ing they wish. And it has also been arranged that the ministers of the various churches of the city shall preach at the college one Sunday night of each month, ' unless some ittend these Sunday night services. ? ?Ve also have weekly prayer meet ngs, morning watch, Mission Study s ?lasses, Bible Study classes, Teacher v Training Classes, study of B. Y. P. t J. Manual and various other such j :ourses. ^ Now, judging State Colleges by /hat we know of our own, can you ell me wherein the religious devel- r pment of a life is neglected? * I have stated only a very few o oints as to why I think we should g ave State Colleges. But if there is f, ne just or sane reason why we w ?ould not have State Colleges, I 0j ?ould certainly like to hear it. h, .- w Notice to Candidates. b( At a meeting of the county Demo- ^< .atic Executive committee held at dgefield July ?6, the following as- or .ssments were made upon candi- ki ites for defraying the expenses of Cl e campaign: State Senate, $15; es ouse of Representatives, $12.50; an erk of Court, $15; Superintendent ic( Education, $12.50; Supervisor, in 2.50; Sheriff, $15; County Com- ev ssioners, $5 and Magistrates, $3. qu ?sessments must be paid to the sw ?asurer of the executive committee, \ A. E. Padgett, and the required Mi idges must be filed with the coun- rje chairman by noon of July 21, the att jr preceding the first county cam- a ( gn meeting. Pledges in blank form \ey 1 be supplied by the county chair- j0y n? anc J. L. MIMS, we] County Chairman. C. - nui Diversify Their Crops. gus lr. W. H. Harling, his mother, beil i. Jane Harling, Mrs. M. H. Deal son s Helen Deal and Mr. M. B. deli d spent Saturday an? Sunday mar i Mr. L. H. Harling, near Millen. tat* Harling says crop conditions in mac ; sectionof Georgia are not very lev >rable at this time. Having had hav< boll weevil several years, farmers lot confine themselves to cotton. Lem Harling has about 20 acres "? watermelons, about 100 acres in relai , about 80 acres in velvet beans, had - choh Money to Lend. McV >r loans an real estate. See mter CLAUD T. BURNETT, got and ^ relier ir store of W. W. Adams & Co. took !9. . j,. : ?. the -v i.l ^MTl Hi ll -^M?- 1 IM.-NC f Miss Justine Cantelou Enter tamed Beautifully. On Thursday evening Miss Justine Cantelou delightfully entertained in honor of her petite blonde guest, Miss Mary Taylor of Cochran, Ga. As the clock was striking nine many cars filled with expectant youths and maidens had already ar rived an(J along the cool driveway from town may more were following. The first night party of the season . is always a mu?h talked of affair and this one was one of most enjoyable ih the history of social events of Edgefield since the weather was per fect, the hostess so hospitable and the guests so congenial. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cantelou and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Cantelou greeted the guests. Miss Mary Taylor, M^iss Justine Cantelou and Mr. and Mrs Madison Tucker who have recently returned from their honeymoon, were in the receiving line. On the porch delicious punch was served by Misses Helen Nicholson, and Gertrude Thurmond. Many Japanese lanterns lighted the large porch and lawn and amid the jollity of the evening cards in pink and white carrying out the color scheme, were given each guest for progressive conversation. Twelve interesting conversations made the^ evening pass most pleasantly. During the twelfth one delicious cream and cake were served to the couples who sat in cars, chairs on the green or promenaded down the shad ed lawn that borders the place. About midnight the cars whicbr earlier had headed toward the party were now headed home filled with, happy people who chattered about the enjoyable evening. A GUEST. Very Pleasant Family Picnic. :even o'clock. The almost ideal Site elected for this delightful occasion vas the spring several hundred yards 0 the rear of the home of Mr. and 1rs. Corley, where large oaks that ave stood guard over the crystal raters of this spring for many gene ations, furnished dense shade, ef ectively shutting out the hot sun f the July afternoon. The boys and iris, young men and young ladies rom this and adjoining communities ere invited to share the pleasures t the occasion, throwing themselves *art and soul into it. Everybody ore a happy countenance and every >dy's cup of joy was full to over wing. A long table was provided and up 1 it was spread a feast fit for a ng, and in boundless quantity, ricken, pork, ham, steak, sandwicb , pickle, bread, biscuits, salads, pies id cakes of nearly a dozen kind, >d tea and lemonade were provided the greatest abundance. After erybody has finished dinner great antities of tempting meats and eetmeats were left untouched. Besides the unmarried children of .. and Mrs. Corley and their mar d children and their children who ended some relatives came from listance to be present. Mrs. Cor 's sister, Mrs. Victoria Hart of mston, Mr. and Mrs. James Crim 1 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Walton re present. Their daughter, Mrs. C. Timmons, who is a trained se and makes her home in Au ta, came home for the occasion, lg accompanied by Mrs. Ander who is also a trained nurse. So ghtful was this family picnic that ly who were honored with invi ons expressed the hope that it be . le an annual occasion.. Mr. Cor and his son, Mr. Ed Corley, bothj ? very fine crops. Suffered Intense Pain.- . \. few years ago when visiting ;ives in Michigan something I eaten brought on an attack of ?ra morbus" writes Mrs. Celesta icker, Macon, Mo. "I suffered ise pain and had to go to bed. I a bottle of 'Chamberlain's Colic Diarrhoea Remedy and one dose /ed the pain wonderfully. I only two or three doses but they did york."